Europa League United vs Sevilla Quarter-Final First Leg Match HigEuropa League highlights: Sevilla capitalized on this weakness and managed to equalize the scoreline. However, United did have some positive moments in the match, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a fantastic free-kick to give them their first goal. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to secure a win. The second leg of this quarter-final match will be crucial for both teams. United will need to find their attacking rhythm again if they want to progress to the next round. Sevilla, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their momentum and secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Man Utd blew a two-goal lead
Man Utd blew a two-goal lead as late own goals from Harry Maguire and Tyrell Malacia handed Sevilla an unlikely lifeline and a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Sevilla Quarter-Final Highlights
- Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane injuries cast doubt over semi-final progress.
- Marcel Sabitzer’s first-half double secured an advantage for Man Utd.
- Malacia’s 84th-minute own goal handed Sevilla a route back into the tie.
- Youssef En-Nesyri forcing Maguire to put through his own net in the second minute of stoppage time sealed the draw.
- Fernandes picked up a booking that rules him out of the second leg.
United’s Europa League aspirations hinge on producing a positive result in next Thursday’s return at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan without their leading scorer and, potentially, their first-choice center-back partnership.
Christian Eriksen, Wout Weghorst, and Anthony Elanga were introduced as United fruitlessly pushed for a third that would have killed the tie-off.
Sevilla head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar said, “We managed to equalize, Martinez got injured, and in the end, we had chances to turn the game around and leave as winners. But the result is great, we can celebrate tonight.”
Man of the match – Marcel Sabitzer.
